• A Bad Day for Martha

    Age Range: 8 – 10 years

    In this short book, young readers explore the importance of integrity and the repercussions for acting immorally.

     

  • A Bird on the Rose

    “A child must attempt to break a snail, not a tortoise,” the elders have advised. But when Kofi Abbam and Rose Mana meet in inter-schools athletics’ competition, they are eager to defy tradition.

    At a very tender age, and still in school with no means of subsistence, they decide to break a tortoise instead of a snail by engaging in an illicit affair. They drop out of school and get married, and as their children start arriving, their woes keep piling. Lack of subsistence causes these star-crossed lovers to engage in constant fights.

    When Mana can endure it no more, she leaves the marriage with her children and refuses to come back home. Abbam who can’t endure the separation for a long time decides that both of them deserve to live no more.

  • A Day with Aunty Ama

    The first day with Aunty Ama was glorious. She did things she has never done before: feeding birds and collecting eggs that the layers have laid. What a glorious day? But it soon ends sadly when she heard the honk of her father’s car.

    Ama felt sad but knew she would have visit again.

  • A Dream I Had

    Age Range: 6 – 10 years

    Samira wakes up one morning to find an empty house. Where is everyone? She wonders.

    Where have they all gone? How would she get to school early enough to write her exams?

    There comes her transport: a beautiful horse and its rider.

    Find out how she gets to school and all that ensues thereafter.

     

    A Dream I Had

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  • A Durbar Festival for Hassan and Hussaina

    Age Range: 3 – 8 years

    The Durbar festival in Katsina is here and everyone is excited to see the Emir leading a colourful procession on horseback. Hassan and Hussaina jump up and down when they see their brother riding behind the Emir.

    Inspired by the festivities, the twins decide to organise a Durbar festival of their own. They do not have horses or colourful costumes but they have a clever plan. Soon, the twins are on their way to join in the fun.

  • A Fish Out of Water: I Can Read It All by Myself (Beginner Series)

    Age Range: 3+ years

    A classic, comic easy reader about getting a pet!

    In this beloved Beginner Book written by Mrs. Dr. Seuss (aka Helen Palmer), a young boy hilariously learns the consequences of not following instructions when he feeds too much to his goldfish—causing it to grow as big as a whale! With delightfully retro illustrations by P.D. Eastman (Go, Dog. Go!),
    the message of the book—that getting a pet is a big responsibility—is as true today as it was when the book was published in 1961. Perfect for beginning readers and read-alouds—and anyone getting a pet, especially a fish—it’s ideal for birthdays, holidays, and happy occasions of all kinds!

    Launched in 1957 with The Cat in the Hat and written specifically for emergent readers, Beginner Books combine an exacting blend of simple words and fun pictures that encourage children to read—all by themselves.

    “Comic pictures show how the fish rapidly outgrows its bowl, a vase, a cook pot, a bathtub.”–The New York Times.  

  • A Fly Went by

    Age Range: 3+ years

    A fly is followed by a menagerie of characters in this humorous cumulative tale edited by Dr. Seuss. When a young boy sees a frantic fly buzzing past, he asks where the fly is headed—and with that, a chase begins. The fly and the frog, the cat and the dog, the pig and the cow, the fox and the hunter . . . who is causing all the fuss? A Fly Went By will have young readers buzzing with excitement!

    Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

    “The writing is merry and the pictures are real fun. Recommended.”–School Library Journal.

    A Fly Went by

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  • A Football Match

    Age Range: 8 – 10 years

    This early reader from Adaex focuses on character development with a story about taking responsibility for your own actions.Football can unite people but it can also be nasty if players and supporters are not courteous and do not see it as a unifying game.

  • A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed

    Age Range: 10 – 13 years

    Fiifi and his two friends, Kakra and Panyin are neighbours. In an Art and Craft class, Fiifi cannot mold his clay pot. He asks Panyin to help him complete his art work over the weekend, but Panyin gives a thousand and one reasons why he cannot help.

    With Kakra’s guide, Fiifi is able to mold a beautiful pot. This pot turns out to be the best among the lot. Fiifi is pleased with himself and thankful to Kakra who helped him. Mr. Kumah awards him the highest marks.

    Where is Panyin? He cannot share in Fiifi’s joy because he did not help when he was needed most. He sits under the tree all by himself, and away from the fun and cheers.

    Fiifi now knows who can indeed be called a friend.

    The stories in this series Idioms in Expression aim at giving children a better understanding of idiomatic expressions. Since these idioms form the main theme for the story, it becomes easy for the reader to understand the contexts within which such expressions should be used.

    Coupled with this learning experience are the exciting story lines which do not only portray the familiar African culture, but also provide a wide vocabulary for readers’ use.

  • A Journey Through Careers (16 books)

    Suitable for children from 8 years and above.

    A journey through careers is a 16-book collection to help educate the youth about some common careers that they must know about before making career goals in life or receive training for a particular vocation.

    Books in this set (16)

    A Journey through careers in

    Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Architecture and Building Construction
    Art and Communication
    Business and Administration
    Education and Training
    Finance and Insurance
    Government and Public Administration
    Health Science
    Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
    Human Service
    Information Technology
    Law Enforcement and Public Safety
    Manufacturing, Technical and Vocational Skills
    Transporation, Distribution and Logistics
    Retail and Wholesale
    Engineering and Mathematics

  • A Journey to Lake Sana

    Lake Sana is one of the beautiful Lakes visited by many including tourists. It has a lot of fishes and other aquatic animals in it. Oduro was very happy when he returned home because his teacher had told them they will be going on an excursion to Lake Sana,
    His father had promised him to pay for the excursion if he placed first to third position in class.
    What will Oduro do in order to go to Lake Sana?

  • A Monster at Midnight

    Age Range: 8+ years

    Phila is not happy that has to spend her holidays in her grandma’s village. It’s too far from her best friends and she is trapped with her annoying brother and sister.

    When she hears the story of Bro. E, a strange tale the young children of the village tell to scare and taunt, she has no idea about the thrilling adventure ahead.

    A monster is coming at midnight, RUN, PHILA, RUN!

     

  • A New Standard English Dictionary

    Compiled specifically for use in schools as a companion in the study of the English Language

    This dictionary A New English Standard Dictionary is designed to accommodate the rapid changes in the educational system and pattern of English usuage and pronounciation in schools. The definitions are simple and clear.

    For this, users are encouraged to make the dictionary a part of their reading lives as it will help them in all aspects of their reading work. At the same time, it gives them a good command over the English language, confidence and independence in learning.

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